Report: Sexually transmitted diseases at an all-time high in California

Report: Sexually transmitted diseases at an all-time high in California

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Updated: 11:52 PM PDT Sep 26, 2017

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WEBVTT BRIAN: TONIGHT, SEXUALLYTRANSMITTED DISEASES HAVEREACHED A RECORD HIGH INCALIFORNIA THAT'S ACCORDING TO NEWSTATISTICS RELEASED BY THEDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.KCRA 3'S DANA GRIFFIN SHARESrtMORE ON THE FINDINGS.DANA: IN CALIFORNIA, THERE HASBEEN A 40% INCREASE IN STDS.rt>> I COME OUT TO THE BARS EVERYNIGHT AND THEY LEAVE A DIFFERENTPEOPLE EVERY SINGLE NIGHT.YOU NEVER KrtNOW WHAT SOMEONE ISMY TO CONTRACT.DANA: OVER A QUARTER MILLIONCASES OF STDS WERE REPORTED IN2016.rtA 40% INCREASE COMPARED TO FIVEYEARS AGO.CHLAMYDIA AND GONORRHEA RATESARE THE HIGHEST UNDER 30.NOT SURPRrtISING.HE SAYS THE INCREASES BECAUSETHEY ARE DOING MORE THOROUGHTESTING.IN PREVIOUS YEARS, THEY MAINrtLYTESTED HERE IN.NOW THEY ARE TESTING THE MOUTHAND RECTUM, WHERE THEY AREFINDING MORE POSITIVE RESULTS.THE CLINIC GIVESrt OUT 10 MILLIONFREE CONDOMS EACH YEAR.THE UPTICK IN SYPHILIS,GONORRHEA AND CHLAMYDIA MAY BEATTRIBUTED TO PEOPLE BEINGUNAVAILABLE -- UNAWARErt OFRESOURCES, AFRAID TO GET TESTED,OR NOT NOTICING SYMPTOMS.rt>> BEING THAT I GET TATTOOEDOFTEN, I GETrt TESTED.WITH NEEDLES, YOU NEVER KNOW.

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Report: Sexually transmitted diseases at an all-time high in California

Rates of sexually transmitted diseases continue to increase in California and are at an all-time high, according to new statistics released Tuesday by the California Department of Public Health.In 2016, there were more than 250,00 cases of STDs reported, which represents a 40 percent increase compared to 2011, the data showed.Those cases included nearly 200,000 cases of chlamydia, nearly 65,000 cases of gonorrhea and more than 11,000 cases of early syphilis, according to the CDPH.Chlamydia and gonorrhea rates are highest among people younger than 30. Rates of chlamydia are highest among young women, whereas men account for the majority of syphilis and gonorrhea cases, the report showed.“The number of reported STDs in California is increasing at a concerning rate,” CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith said. “This is the third year in a row that we have seen increases in chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.”Health officials urge sexually active people to use condoms, which can help prevent chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, and note that the diseases can be cured with antibiotics. Early testing and treatment is important for everyone, even for people who have no symptoms. Regular screenings are recommended for people who are sexually active.“All Californians need to know how to protect themselves and their partners,” Smith said. “Getting tested regularly is one of the most important steps.”

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KCRA) —

Rates of sexually transmitted diseases continue to increase in California and are at an all-time high, according to new statistics released Tuesday by the California Department of Public Health.

In 2016, there were more than 250,00 cases of STDs reported, which represents a 40 percent increase compared to 2011, the data showed.

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Those cases included nearly 200,000 cases of chlamydia, nearly 65,000 cases of gonorrhea and more than 11,000 cases of early syphilis, according to the CDPH.

Chlamydia and gonorrhea rates are highest among people younger than 30. Rates of chlamydia are highest among young women, whereas men account for the majority of syphilis and gonorrhea cases, the report showed.

“The number of reported STDs in California is increasing at a concerning rate,” CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith said. “This is the third year in a row that we have seen increases in chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.”

Health officials urge sexually active people to use condoms, which can help prevent chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, and note that the diseases can be cured with antibiotics. Early testing and treatment is important for everyone, even for people who have no symptoms. Regular screenings are recommended for people who are sexually active.

“All Californians need to know how to protect themselves and their partners,” Smith said. “Getting tested regularly is one of the most important steps.”